Idexx SNAP Pro Operator's Manual

SNAP Pro Analyzer

Operator’s Guide

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Contents

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................4

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................4

SNAP Pro Components ...............................................................................................................................4

Setting Up the SNAP Pro Analyzer ..............................................................................................................5

Interpreting the Status Light ........................................................................................................................6

Interpreting the SNAP Pro Icons ..................................................................................................................6

Powering the Analyzer On/Off .....................................................................................................................7

Charging the Analyzer .................................................................................................................................7

Using the SNAP Pro Analyzer ................................................................................................................8

Running a SNAP Test (When Connected to an IDEXX VetLab Station) ......................................................8

Running a SNAP Test (When NOT Connected to an IDEXX VetLab Station) ..............................................8

Confirming Results ......................................................................................................................................9

Viewing Test Results ...................................................................................................................................9

Modifying the Preferences ...................................................................................................................10

Changing the ProRead Settings ................................................................................................................10

Changing the Connection Settings ...........................................................................................................10

Viewing Past Notifications .........................................................................................................................10

Changing the Settings Preferences ...........................................................................................................10

Maintenance and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................12

Upgrading the Software.............................................................................................................................12

Cleaning the Internal Components (To Be Performed Weekly or As Needed)..........................................12

Cleaning the Case and Screen (To Be Performed As Needed) ................................................................14

Replacing the Batteries .............................................................................................................................14

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................15

Appendix ...............................................................................................................................................18

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................18

Safety Precautions .....................................................................................................................................19

Getting Started

Introduction

The SNAP Pro* Analyzer helps you to increase efficiency and improve work flow:

• Automatically activate SNAP* tests and display results to streamline your work flow.

• Send SNAP test results to the patient record.

• Electronically capture SNAP test invoice charges to reduce lost revenue and improve profits.

• Display results and add them to the patient record instantly for customized, client-friendly reports with IDEXX VetConnect* PLUS.

The SNAP Pro Analyzer is for veterinary use only.

IDEXX VetLab* Station Connectivity

The SNAP Pro Analyzer can be connected to the IDEXX VetLab* Station (the IDEXX laboratory information management system). Connecting multiple analyzers to the IDEXX VetLab Station helps you attain a comprehensive picture of your patient’s health, with the ability to view test results from multiple analyzers on a single report, determine disease progression with parameter-trending capabilities, and more.

By connecting the SNAP Pro Analyzer to the IDEXX VetLab Station, you can:

• Automatically review patients’ prior results on every printout for easy comparison.

• Improve client communications with illustrated diagnostic or treatment progress printouts.

• Link to expert descriptions and common causes of abnormal values.

• Print information to help explain the significance of results to your clients.

• Allow new staff to train independently.

• View educational on-screen guides and videos, such as how to properly prepare a plasma sample.

SNAP Pro Components

Touch screen

SNAP port

Power button

Status light

Battery compartment

Ethernet port

USB ports

Power port

Setting Up the SNAP Pro Analyzer

Note: The analyzer should be placed on a level surface in a well-ventilated area away from obvious sources of heat, direct sunlight, cold, humidity, or vibrations. For optimum results, room temperature should be at 15°C–30°C (59°F–86°F) and relative humidity should be at 30%–85%.

To Set Up the SNAP Pro Analyzer

IMPORTANT: If you are planning to wirelessly connect your analyzer to an IDEXX VetLab* Station, you must set up the IDEXX VetLab* wireless router and confirm the wireless antenna is enabled on the IDEXX VetLab Station (Settings > Advanced > Edit > Wireless Settings > Enabled) before completing the steps below. For more information about setting up the IDEXX VetLab wireless router, read its accompanying documentation.

1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the SNAP Pro* Analyzer and then place two batteries (provided),

negative end first, into the compartment.

IMPORTANT: Do not power on the SNAP Pro Analyzer

until you have completed steps 2 and 3.

2. Connect the appropriate adapter for your region to the power cord using these steps:

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a. Remove the protective insert while sliding the locking key towards the cord.

b. Insert the adapter top-side first and then snap into place.

3. Connect the power cord to the analyzer and an appropriate electrical outlet. The status light should appear steady yellow.

Note: It will take up to 8 hours to fully charge the analyzer (the status light will turn green when fully charged). The analyzer may be used while charging.

4. If you are planning to connect the analyzer wirelessly to an IDEXX VetLab Station, proceed to step 5.

Note: Wireless router required.

If you are connecting the analyzer to an IDEXX VetLab Station using a wired router, connect the analyzer to a numbered port on the router using a CAT5 cable (provided).

5. Press the Power button at the top of the back of the SNAP Pro Analyzer to power it on. After the startup screen, follow the on-screen instructions.

6. When prompted, do the following:

a. Select your language and then tap the Next

b. Select your location and then tap the Next

c. If you are connecting the analyzer to an IDEXX VetLab Station, tap Yes, select the

IDEXX network from the list, and then tap the Next listed, tap the Refresh

icon.

icon. If the IDEXX network is not

If you are not connecting the analyzer to an IDEXX VetLab Station, tap No and then tap the Next an IDEXX VetLab Station.

d. Select the desired date format, enter today’s date using the numeric keypad, and then

tap the Next

icon. When prompted, confirm that you are not connecting the analyzer to

icon.

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e. Select the desired time format, enter the current time using the numeric keypad, and

then tap the Next

f. If you want the analyzer to beep at the end of all runs or when there is an error, warning,

or other information displayed, select the Sound to the desired options, and then select if you would like the sound to be Soft or Loud. Then tap the Check Mark

icon.

icon, select the check boxes next

icon.

If you do not want the analyzer to beep, select the Mute

Mark

Note: Critical errors will always beep.

g. When prompted, tap OK to restart the analyzer.

icon.

Interpreting the Status Light

The status light will change color and/or flash depending on the status of the analyzer and if the analyzer is being used cordlessly or plugged into an electrical outlet (corded).

When the status light appears... And is... The analyzer...

Green Solid Has interpreted that all results on the test are

Flashing, then solid Is powering up

Yellow Solid Is analyzing a SNAP test

Flashing Requires visual confirmation of the results

Blue Flashing Has interpreted at least one result as positive

Red Flashing Is experiencing an error/malfunction

icon and then tap the Check

negative OR Is ready for use OR Battery is full (when the analyzer is plugged in and powered off)

OR Battery is charging (when analyzer is powered off and plugged in)

Interpreting the SNAP Pro Icons

Icon Description

Wireless signal status (5 gray bars = best signal; 5 red bars = no signal)

Connected and communicating with the IDEXX VetLab* Station via a wired connection (red icon indicates the analyzer is offline)

Battery at 100% power

Battery at 75% power

Battery at 50% power

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